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Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on June 27, 2009 at 3:28pm

We were told military personnel did not have a baggage limit on NWA, but the then Navy booked her on American out of Chicago. We went to the gate and got a guest pass so that I could be with Katie until shef left. Her orders told her to report at the airport ticket counter by 0630, even though her flight didn'tleave until 0930. Katie was concerned about space on the Essex, so she only took her seabag, somputer and backpack, purse. We mailed some civilian clothes since she has been over there.

Comment by T-Lynn on June 27, 2009 at 2:08pm

Hi Brandy and welcome aboard to this site.
My son took two sea bags and his black back pack. The reason I stated "Black" is that the Navy only wants two colors of back packs and computer carrying cases: black and Navy Blue. this is so the sailors can use t them while in uniform. My son left in the fall, so one seabag was for all his unirforms and the other one for civilian clothing. ANd where he coudl stuff personal items - he did STUFF in those bags. His back pack carried his computer and some reading materials Other items he took: dvds in a cd folders, some cds, an address book,camera, etc. Later he emailed or used skype and asked us to mail items - especially long johns! Turns out the NEX did not have any. Des you son have his contact sponsors phone numbers? Give them a call and hopefully they can advice him on what to take. By the way have him ask his sponsor if he is to fly in his uniform. My son did and was later told he was NOT to have done that. Also our cell phones do not work in Japan. Make sure he takes some cash along - $250 is a good amount. Anti M what am I leaving out to share? Oh - check out if his flight will allow you to set with him and wait for his plane. I can't remember where to get that information, but I did read about other Moms and Dads getting to do that. Hope I helped and not caused more confusion. Just keep asking all you need - there are Moms and Dads here that help. I know - I ask alot. T-Lynn

Comment by Anti M on June 27, 2009 at 1:28pm

LOL, "things, more things..."

Comment by Anti M on June 27, 2009 at 1:26pm

Brandy, is he going to a ship or for shore duty? he won't need much on a ship and he can buy clothes and such on base. He will need more hings if he's transferring for shore duty, but should wait until he gets to Japan. He can request even a small pack out from the Navy if he doesn't want to worry about luggage and weight restrictions. I had the Navy pack out my barracks room... clothes, shoes, bedding, some art, a few dishes and my electronics. Takes a few weeks to get the stuff, but it wasn't anything I couldn't live without or replace at the NEX.

Comment by T-Lynn on June 26, 2009 at 10:53pm

Thank you Debbie and Carol
Will be getting anouther small package ready shortly - I'll just stuff an extra 20 in for a calling card. But getting a chance to see his face, now that would be something. Have not been able to make contact with my compuer friend, so I have no information about deleting my new site. But I promise I will share what happens. Navy Moms and Dad, I mean my friends, this site is so comforting. I never imagine a place to type words would become a place I seek daily. I hope you all know what I mean. Have a wonderful evening and your wish on the first star you see be granted in a wink. T'-Lynn

Comment by Debbie on June 26, 2009 at 6:17pm

T-Lynn - I'm sure they can buy calling cards at the NEX. Also, AT&T sells an international calling card. Just thought I would share.
Debbie

Comment by T-Lynn on June 26, 2009 at 3:35pm

Yes - SKYPE is wonderful.. Have heard other moms share, that with skype, they can even SEE their sailors! We are going to attempt to get this program too. And Kathleen ( good to hear from you :) ) I agree with you! It was Ning that made me re join and change my password. KatK - HUG your son every moment that you can while he is with you. And good sailing those saliors leaving. talk soon everyone T-Lynn

Comment by KatK on June 26, 2009 at 1:05pm

My son will be here for the weekend and then heads to Yokosuka, Japan for his first duty station. We are so excited that we get to see him off.

Comment by T-Lynn on June 26, 2009 at 12:26pm

Good Morning Everyone,
Gee - Debbie emailed me and state she thinks I have a Ghost in my computer. Maybe it's a lost Germlin. My husband is an aircraft mechanic and works on WWII planes. Maybe one came home with him and likes my computer. Hope he didn't bring along freinds? I did receive a message from Adnim. they are asking me to basicly delete both sites. ANd restart up. I am so hoping that I am reading that information wrong. I am contacting a freind - who can talk to these computers. Hopefully, I can get to the ground root of the problem. But honestly as of now, - no porblems getting on after I created a new password. Just two sites that all. No I am not going to the other site and the two persons that emailed me - I shared the problem and let them know I am on this stie and this site WILL click onto my orginal site. I do ninesweeps - sorry I do virus sweeps every two days. So far that has not been any problems but thanks for the advie. By the way I live in Rockford, IL. No this is not a burb of Chicago. This is the place where the train derailed and the tanks of ethinol exploded on June 19th. They are still cleaning up here - and the paper stated it will take a year before all the investigation is complete and know what actaully caused it. I say the flash flood that we had 15 minutes before the train crossed over the tracks is what cause it. WE had a 4 - 6 inche lake in our backyard! BAck to the computer problem - Karen G. was the lady who sent my troubles to Elle. Maybe you, who have problems too could email her? It seesm this problems came about after some upgrades where done to our Navy for Moms website. Did any of you notice the timings of your problems to this? Have one more question - as I shared - my son's computer is down. Can I purchase phone cards for him or would it be bteter if i just sent him monies and he purchases phone cards on the base? Going to be hot here again. Hope your weather where you all live is beautiful - sunny, but with a cool breeze. Have a wonderful weekend. T-Lynn

Comment by Anti M on June 25, 2009 at 8:02pm

Hmm, I should back up my blogs, i do like them.

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